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    Screen-Free Ideas for Families

    Spend less time staring at a screen and more time reading, playing and learning together.

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    Books for Kids

    Looking for great books for your kid? You've come to the right place.

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    Games for Kids

    Kids learn all sorts of skills by playing games. We have family game night at least once a week and the kids spend a lot of time playing by themselves, too. Here you will find both DIY games, especially math games, as well as our games of the month which include instructions and tips for playing with younger kids at the table.

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    Play Activities

    We love easy, fun play activities for kids! These ideas will encourage kids to keep the screens off!

    • Pigpen Cipher: A Secret Algorithm That's Fun for Kids
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    • Giant Dot-to-Dot: Motor Skills Activity

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    About Erica

    I believe in unplugged play, reading aloud, family game nights and getting outside. But most of all, I believe kids should be able to entertain themselves without the help of electronic devices. Join us on this journey.

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